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Restaurants in Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth, like most South African cities, is a melting pot
of cultures and although it is a small, rather unassuming, city the
diversity of restaurants and eateries is surprising. Eating out is
also quite cheap in Port Elizabeth, which is an added incentive to
do a lot of it! Restaurants range from upmarket luxury options to
the ever-present fast food joints which foreigners will recognise.
The lovely beachfront is a good place to start when looking for
somewhere for sundowners and dinner, but visitors should also
consider going a short way out of the city to one of the nearby
game reserves for braais (barbeques) out in the bush, and
some good restaurant options. There is plenty of traditional South
African fare on offer in and around Port Elizabeth, including
favourites like potjiekos (a kind of stew), venison,
bobotie (a spicy mince dish), and vetkoek
(delicious cake-like bread roll). Seafood is always a great
option in this coastal city, and oysters are a particularly popular
option on menus. Those looking for international cuisine will find
a wide selection of Thai, Chinese, Indian, Italian and so forth,
but tourists should be sure to try some of the local specialities.

$$$$$ | Cafe

Vovo Telo Bakery and Cafe

This friendly bakery is the place to be when the weather isn't
nice, so don't miss their homemade soups and breads. They do
excellent breakfasts, including the creamy scrambled eggs and
ricotta hotcakes, and equally mouth-watering lunches. They also
take pride in their coffee. The breads and pastries are made fresh
on the premises, and many of the ingredients are locally-sourced.
You can reserve a table for groups of eight or more.

Royal Delhi Restaurant

The best curries in PE can be found at this family run
restaurant where the lavish though dated decoration does not do
justice to the excellent food. Try the Puree and Patha, crisp
pastry filled with spicy fried mudoombie leaves, and finish up the
meal with a Bombay crush.

Address: 10 Burgess Street, CentralTelephone: 041 373 8216

$$$$$ | Steakhouse

Barneys Tavern

With a prime location on the waterfront next to Hobie Beach,
Barney's Tavern has maintained a reputation for good food and a
relaxed atmosphere for nearly two decades. This Port Elizabeth
restaurant is famous for its Eisbein steak and friendly vibe, with
live music and televised sports inside, and a great view from the
balcony outside. It's open from 8:30am to late seven days a
week.

78 Restaurant and Bar

It's always good to find a restaurant that manages to be
upmarket without losing its personal touch, and 78 gets the
combination just right with its earthy interior, fine dining
experience and creative menu drawing on local ingredients. Their
most popular dish is the pork fillet, filled with spinach, feta and
sweet red peppers, then wrapped in smoked bacon.

Nattis Thai Kitchen

Authentic Thai cuisine in a pleasant setting in the heart of
town. Try the mixed starter platter, before hitting the sweet and
sour soup, then launch into the Angry Beef with a lassi or cooling
beverage to keep the abundant spices under control.

Address: 5 Park Lane, CentralTelephone: 041 373 2763

$$$$$ | International

Nosh Fine Dining

For quality food that is well made and keenly priced, Nosh
serves up a regularly changing menu, always featuring seasonal
specials and deals. The wine list is very well thought out, many of
the labels available by the glass. The service is great. Closed on
Sundays.

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